Arts and Culture
Music and other art forms
Palakkad can be rightly said to be the music capital of Kerala. It is home to Chembai Vaidyanatha Bh...
Paana
The Paana is a very popular art form of Palakkad. As part of the festival, a canopy supported by 64 ...
Kannyarkali
The Kannyarkali or the Desathukali is an artform performed exclusively by the Nairs of Palakkad. The...
Tholpavakkoothu
The Tholpavakoothu literally means leather puppet play. The art form, which is exclusive to the Otta...
Fairs and Festivals
Nemmara Vallangi Vela
The Nemmara Vallangi Vela is a harvest festival celebrated in the villages of Palakkad. The main eve...
Kalpathi Ratholsavam
The Kalpathy temple, situated on the banks of the Kalpathy river, is the venue of the Kalpathy Ratho...
How to Reach: Air
The nearest airport is at Coimbatore, which is 60 km away. Coimbatore airport has flight services to all major cities of India.
How to Reach: Road
There roads connecting Palakkad to Coimbatore as well as to neighboring towns of Kerala are exceptionally well-maintained. There are frequent long-distance buses running to Thrissur, Guruvayoor, Cochin, Calicut etc.
How to Reach: Rail
Palakkad has two railway stations, Palghat Junction and the town station.
How to Reach: Water